What are Virtual Parts?

What are Virtual Parts?

SharkDesign
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What are Virtual Parts?

SharkDesign
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I've never used virtual parts before, and whilst I can find plenty of information on how to create them, I cannot find anything that tells me what they do or their purpose.

 

Could someone please tell me what the advantages/disadvantages are of using these.

Do they appear in drawings, boms, etc..

 

Thank you for  any help.

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JDMather
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An example might be lubrication oil.

You might want 1L of oil to appear in the BOM.


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admaiora
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Hi James,

 

virtual parts are useful when you need parts that you can't model or you don't need to model in your Part List.

 

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SharkDesign
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Thank you both for your replies.

I think I understand this now.

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